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Message: [QUOTE="rmc_olderthandirt, post: 1300259, member: 68872"] There are a few complications to the basic equation. Answer this question: what do you run out of first: torque or RPM? If you are in your top gear and are holding it WOT and reach maximum RPM then you could get a top speed improvement by going to a smaller rear or larger front sprocket. On the other hand, if you are holding it WOT and you are NOT reaching red-line RPM then you may actually want to go the other way. Unless you just like riding the smooth roads at maximum speed then the issues can get even more complicated. Take _JOE_'s example: There is a jump that he needs to be screaming in 5th gear to clear. He could gear down a bit and then use 6th gear (if he has one) or gear up and hit the jump in 4th. Keep in mind that when you change gearing you may improve one area but it may hurt another. Gearing up for higher top speed can make your hill climbs suffer. Rod [/QUOTE]